moroccan-raw-carrot-salad-231922.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and permeate the carrots. Served chilled or at room temperature.",
        "Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad (Shlata Chizo Metbucha): o not grate the carrots, but cut them on a diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cook in gently boiling water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Toss with the dressing as above.\n**Moroccan Carrot-Orange Salad (Shlata Chizo):**Omit the cumin and add 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint, and, if desired, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey.\n**Turkish Carrot Salad with Yogurt (Havuc Salatasi):**Substitute 1 cup plain yogurt for the lemon juice."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 pound carrots, coarsely grated (about 4 cups)",
        "1/4 cup vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil",
        "3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice",
        "1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley",
        "2 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed or minced",
        "1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "1 teaspoon sweet paprika",
        "Pinch of salt",
        "About 1/2 teaspoon harissa (Northwest African chili paste), 1 tablespoon minced green chilies, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Vegetable",
        "Appetizer",
        "Side",
        "No-Cook",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Carrot",
        "Vegan",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Dairy Free",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "No Sugar Added",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/moroccan-raw-carrot-salad-231922"
}